Church Discipline
Church discipline conjures images of witch trials and inquisitions, but, practiced with humility and the goal of restoration, it should be a regular practice of the church. As the visible body of Christ on earth, the church is to be holy as God is holy. But moving toward a more disciplined church involves many issues in a day when it's impossible to know who's who in a 5,000-member church, or when a church risks lawsuits for disciplining members.
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Formal accountability has been a core part of church life from its earliest days.
Two Congregations Force LGBT Debate on Evangelical Covenant ChurchUPDATE: One church has left voluntarily and another voted out over human sexuality.
Stop Applauding Pastors Who Publicly Confess Their SinsWhen leaders admit wrongdoing, we should respond with quiet sobriety, not clapping.简体中文繁體中文
Matt Chandler Steps Aside After Inappropriate Online RelationshipElders at The Village Church said Instagram direct messages “revealed something unhealthy.”
Court Dismisses Suit Against Platt’s McLean Bible ChurchWhile the DC-area congregation celebrates getting to move forward, critics continue to accuse leadership of a liberal takeover.
SBC Task Force Asks for ‘Ministry Check’ Website, Other Reforms to Stop Sexual AbuseChurches and state conventions would not be required to use resources.
Are We Missing the Point of Matthew 18?It’s about more than church discipline. It’s about flourishing community.españolFrançais简体中文繁體中文
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Resigns(UPDATED) Top leader of global ministry leaves shortly after megachurch revealed a pair of investigations around inappropriate behavior.
The Christian Peacemaker Who Left a Trail of TraumaJudy Dabler built a career helping reconcile conflict within ministries including RZIM and Mars Hill. But a new investigation says she abused her authority to protect those with power.
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